EP3863399A1 - Automated device for the targeted spraying of active material - Google Patents
Automated device for the targeted spraying of active materialInfo
- Publication number
- EP3863399A1 EP3863399A1 EP19797772.1A EP19797772A EP3863399A1 EP 3863399 A1 EP3863399 A1 EP 3863399A1 EP 19797772 A EP19797772 A EP 19797772A EP 3863399 A1 EP3863399 A1 EP 3863399A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- tubular conduit
- active material
- spraying
- liquid
- solenoid valve
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
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- A01K13/00—Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
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- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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Definitions
- the present invention is in the field of automated diffusers of active products intended to be worn by humans and / or by animals.
- the treatment of infestation of pets with external parasites and other undesirable living organisms consists of the use of one or more applications of pest control products formulated in various known forms.
- curative treatments using a concentrated solution called “spot-on” consists of depositing, on the skin, a quantity of active ingredient, the formulation of which is adapted to promote its dissolution in the sebum of the animal which ensures the diffusion over all the body.
- the sebum, and to a certain extent, the sebaceous glands also play the role of reservoir ensuring the persistence of the product.
- Patent EPI 382399 discloses an anti-harmful process using a pressurized aerosol, the opening / closing of the atomization head of which is electronically controlled, which makes it possible to atomize in the air, according to a quantity determined and intermittently over a period of time, droplets of active ingredient with dimensions less than 20 ⁇ m. Although economical in terms of energy consumption, the device used for implementing this process is only suitable for the treatment of an enclosed space
- Document W095 / 19304 discloses an atomizing device for anti-insect active agents intermittently and in a determined quantity.
- the liquid active is contained in a pressure tank fitted with a removable solenoid valve, the opening of which is controlled by a printed circuit.
- Patent FR2315229 discloses a device comprising an electromechanical ultrasonic nebulizer making it possible to atomize, in air, an aqueous liquid containing an insecticide which can also be mixed with halogenated hydrocarbons.
- the diffuser is capable of delivering, in response to the noise of the barking, an electric shock via electrodes, or else sound signals, or even an olfactory signal obtained by spraying lemon grass essential oil stored in a tank integrated in the housing.
- the tank is fitted with a solenoid valve, the opening of which is electronically controlled.
- Patent EP1551220 also describes a similar device, with a pressurized tank, capable of spraying lemongrass essential oil intended to irritate a dog in order to dissuade it from barking.
- patent EP0340278 discloses a miniaturized housing containing a pressure tank provided with an electrovalve, the opening of which is actuated by the sound of barking which turns into an electrical signal.
- each triggering of the solenoid valve causes the liquid contained in the tank, partially vaporized, relaxed, and therefore cold, to be ejected, the liquid thus ejected comes into contact with the dog's skin, causing a feeling of intense cold.
- the aforementioned automated diffusers are suitable for inconvenience a dog in order to dissuade him from barking since each ejection of liquid is characterized by a loud noise.
- the measured spray noise level of a device known under the trade name "HomePet" is greater than 30 decibels.
- Patent application US2017 / 0006826A1 discloses a device for localizing and administering drugs topically on animals.
- This device consists of placing a device containing a treatment liquid on the back or the tourniquet of the animal to be treated / located, by means of a harness.
- the administration of the treatment is done by means of a diffuser that can be activated remotely by an operator, capable of treating the target areas intermittently and in a directed manner.
- no measures have been taken to reduce or alleviate the problem of noise generated by the device within this request, which therefore remains silent on this subject.
- this application does not in any way disclose a means of combining noise reduction with spraying efficiency on targeted areas of the animal.
- An objective of the present invention is to provide a device, the sound intensity of which is greatly reduced for the diffusion of active agents, intended for areas of interest of the human body or of an animal.
- the device is placed in the vicinity of the neck of a quadruped animal, and is capable of effectively reaching the areas of the body preferred by infestations, in particular the belly, the chest, the legs and the flanks.
- the ways of tick infestation are the legs, and more generally the lower parts of a pet.
- Another objective is to provide an automated device capable of diffusing active material and making it possible to obtain the best compromise between spraying efficiency, better targeting of the areas to be treated and a reduction in the sound intensity emitted during the triggering of said spraying.
- the subject of the present invention is a device (1) comprising a housing (2) fixed on a support (3), said housing (2) containing a liquid solution containing at least one active material in a reservoir (7 ), said solution being ejected through an ejection orifice (4), said tank (7) being equipped with an activatable diffusion mechanism (10) which communicates with an electronic circuit (10), powered by a battery (11), the activation of which triggers a spraying of said active material, characterized in that the ejection orifice (4) is connected to a tubular conduit, provided with at least one outlet orifice (5 ').
- ejection orifice (4) is meant the orifice through which the contents of the reservoir, namely the active material, are ejected.
- the ejection port can be located
- the activatable diffusion mechanisms intended to be integrated into the liquid diffusion device, according to the invention can be:
- a solenoid valve with nozzle which comprises in particular a piston and an electromagnetic coil which constitute an assembly communicating with a reservoir, under pressure
- a heating element intended to volatilize a liquid, said element being arranged so as to heat a wick soaked in said liquid coming from a reservoir, a pneumatic mini-pump to create a Venturi effect, that is to say it is capable of sending an air flow in a duct which is perpendicular to a capillary tube immersed in a liquid, the end of the pipe opposite the pump being open.
- the activatable diffusion mechanism is preferably the solenoid valve.
- an electronic circuit controls the actuation of the electromagnetic winding of the solenoid valve with a view to triggering the spraying.
- the device comprises a spray nozzle located at the outlet.
- a spray nozzle is a member making it possible to obtain a spraying of the active material.
- the activatable diffusion mechanism is a solenoid valve whose spray nozzle is offset and is fixed to the outlet orifice (5 '), at the free end of the tubular conduit ,.
- the spray nozzle has a diameter between 0.2mm and 2mm, preferably between 0.4mm and 1mm, and more preferably a diameter equal to 0.6mm or 1mm.
- connection between the nozzle of the solenoid valve and the tubular conduit is sealed by means well known to those skilled in the art, such as sealing pastes, elastomers and silicones.
- tubular conduit The tube through which the liquid to be sprayed according to the invention passes is called tubular conduit.
- the tubular conduit can be connected to the ejection orifice by interlocking, pushing, snap-fastening, threading or any other suitable means.
- the tubular conduit is made of thermoplastic polymer such as polypropylenes, polyethylenes, polyvinyl chlorides, copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate, polyamides, polyurethanes, or even metal .
- the tubular conduit can be flexible or rigid.
- the tubular conduit may be made of flexible polymer and introduced in a tubular conduit acting as a guide providing it with rigidity, flexibility and making it possible to maintain the conduit in a form suitable for use.
- the tubular conduit has a length which can range from 2 to 100 cm, preferably from 5 to 70 cm, and more preferably from 10 to 30 cm.
- the tubular conduit according to the invention has an internal diameter ranging from 0.2 to 5 mm, preferably from 0.8 to 4mm.
- the length of the tubular conduit must be adapted according to the size of the animal carrying the device and the areas to be targeted with the active ingredient sprayed.
- the tubular conduit can have an accordion structure over at least part of its length, allowing it to lengthen and / or shorten, or even to orient itself. It is this same accordion structure which allows the curvature of the tubular conduit. In this way, the tubular conduit is thus adjustable and optimized for the different morphologies of the subject or of the animal.
- the tubular conduit is bent at the outlet of the ejection orifice so as to orient the direction of the jet according to the morphology of the animal.
- the tubular conduit when bent, may have an angle of curvature relative to the base between 30 ° and 120 °, preferably between 40 ° and 90 °.
- the tubular conduit thus curved in the vicinity of the animal's thorax allows the animal to substantially match the shape at this location.
- the curvature and rigidity of the material make it possible to adapt as best as possible to the morphology of the target and to optimize the treatment.
- the part of the nozzle which supports the tubular duct is called a base.
- the tubular conduit can be removable. This has the advantage of facilitating its replacement by another whose length and / or shape will be adapted to the objective to be achieved.
- the best results combining significant noise reduction and good spraying have been obtained for devices whose length of the tubular conduit varies between 13 cm and 20 cm and comprising a nozzle with an internal diameter of 1 mm, said nozzle then being located at the outlet, located at the end of the tubular conduit.
- the sound intensity generated by the ejection of the liquid through the tubular conduit is less than 30 decibels, preferably less than 25 decibels.
- a significant reduction in noise means a reduction at least equivalent to 30% compared to the device without a tubular conduit.
- the active material is chosen from an insecticide, a repellant, an odoriferous agent, a cosmetic hair maintenance agent, an anti-itch agent, a painkiller, or mixtures thereof.
- insecticides and repellents of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art, they are conventionally used in the fight against the aforementioned harmful organisms.
- insecticides and repellents are chosen in particular from the group formed by pyrethroids, pyrethrins and their derivatives, carbamates, formamidines, carboxylic esters, N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), phenylpyrazoles, organophosphorus compounds, organohalogenated compounds, neonicotinoids, avermectins and their derivatives, spinosyns, essential oils and their constituents (examples: terpenes and their derivatives (alcohols, esters, aldehydes), sesquiterpenes and their derivatives ( alcohols, esters, aldehydes)).
- the target harmful organisms consist essentially of ectoparasites such as for example fleas, ticks, lice, bedbugs.
- ectoparasites such as for example fleas, ticks, lice, bedbugs.
- other pests can also be targeted, namely flying insects such as mosquitoes, sand flies, flies or crawling insects as well as mites.
- the odoriferous agent can be of natural or synthetic origin and is chosen from perfumes, essential oils and their constituents and can be used to limit or mask the body odors of animals.
- the anti-itch agent can be an essential oil such as lavandin, peppermint essential oil, lemon eucalyptus essential oil or thyme essential oil, a vegetable oil such as argan oil, canola oil or borage vegetable oil, a fatty alcohol, an ester, a fatty acid and its esters such as omegas 3, 6 and 9, vitamins such as vitamin PP, B3 or their mixtures.
- the cosmetic agent for maintaining hairs can be a fatty substance such as alcohols, esters, vegetable oils, glycerides, essential fatty acids such as omega 3, 6, 9, for the shine of the hair or ceramides, or vitamins B5, panthenol, marshmallow root extract.
- the painkiller can be an essential oil or components of essential oils, monoterpene alcohols, monoterpene aldehydes, monoterpene esters or mixtures thereof.
- the painkillers can be peppermint essential oil, lemon eucalyptus essential oil, wintergreen essential oil, rosemary essential oil, menthol, or methyl salicylate. .
- the device according to the invention can be fixed on a support of the collar, bracelet or harness type and without limitation on all the supports which are suitable for an animal. It will be understood that the case is preferably fixed on a support, however, it can also form a single body to constitute a bracelet or a necklace for example.
- the tubular conduit has at least one branch, the part of the conduit directly connected to the liquid ejection orifice being unique.
- the tubular conduit may include a plurality of perforations, each perforation being capable of ejecting the fine particles of liquid containing the active material.
- the perforations have an average dimension of the order of a few hundred micrometers to a few millimeters. The dimensions are adapted according to the chemical nature of the solvent (gaseous, aqueous, hydroalcoholic, oily) and that of the active material. It is made so that the location of the perforations made on the tubular conduit coincides substantially with the areas of infestation to be protected.
- At least part of the support formed by a bracelet, a collar or a harness is formed by the tubular conduit on which perforations are made to form the outlet orifices.
- the free end of the tubular conduit can be blocked.
- the device according to the invention whose structure is particular, is suitable for being attached to a wrist bracelet worn by the man.
- the active ingredient will be an insect repellant or an insecticide.
- the active ingredients are formulated in an appropriate solvent.
- solvents which can be used include in particular aromatic or aliphatic hydrocarbons such as vegetable oils, halogenated hydrocarbons, aromatic or aliphatic alcohols, esters, ethers and ketones, water.
- Formulation adjuvants well known in the art, such as stabilizers, surfactants, synergizing agents, antimicrobial agents for example can also be added.
- the housing of the device according to the invention comprises a reservoir in which the active ingredient in solution formulated in a manner known to the skilled person will be found.
- the liquid reservoir containing the active material is under pressure, and the active material is dispersed in a solvent of propellant gas type.
- the liquid represents 10 to 20% by weight relative to the total weight.
- propellant gas such as for example liquefied petroleum gas, halogenated hydrocarbons, dimethyl ether, compressed carbon dioxide, compressed nitrogen gas, compressed fluorinated gases such as trans -1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene.
- propellant gas such as for example liquefied petroleum gas, halogenated hydrocarbons, dimethyl ether, compressed carbon dioxide, compressed nitrogen gas, compressed fluorinated gases such as trans -1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene.
- an alkane-type depressant gas in particular pentane.
- the propellant used according to the present invention is trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-l-ene.
- the housing further comprises a manual control mechanism which communicates with the electronic circuit to activate the diffusion mechanism, as well as a valve intended to refill the reservoir with liquid.
- the liquid tank can be dismantled for replacement.
- appropriate sensors and / or probes are integrated into the electronic circuit in order to deliver an electrical signal of determined and adjustable duration, which makes it possible to eject, continuously or intermittently, a quantity determined liquid according to a determined time interval.
- the electronic circuit includes appropriate receivers, known per se, which communicate with transmitting devices suitable for remote control of the remote control, mobile telephone and similar type enabling the broadcasting mechanism to be controlled remotely.
- these devices equipped with such receivers also include a calculation program suitable for carrying out the control of the diffusion mechanism and, consequently, triggering the spraying.
- the means of remote control can be chosen from a radio system, a wifi system or a remote control.
- the electronic circuit is a conventional processing device comprising an internal timer, memory registers and mathematical capacities making it possible to process a signal.
- the present invention also relates to a use of the device for repelling and / or eliminating a harmful organism, according to which one sprays, continuously or intermittently, on at least one area of the body of a animal or human subject target, a liquid containing at least one anti-harmful active material using a device intended to be fixed to a support of the collar, harness or bracelet type, comprising a shoemaker intended to accommodate a reservoir of liquid, containing at least one active material, capable of being ejected through an ejection orifice, said reservoir being, moreover, equipped with an activatable diffusion mechanism capable of being placed in communication with an electronic circuit, supplied by a battery, capable of controlling said diffusion mechanism, the activation of which triggers a spraying, characterized in that the ejection orifice is connected to a tubular conduit provided at least one outlet intended to offset the ejection of said active material towards the areas of interest to be targeted on the body, in particular the main infestation areas formed by the lower part, including the belly, the chest as well as the legs, of
- the volume of liquid sprayed is between 10 and 400 ⁇ L in a time interval of 2 to 10 seconds, the amount of active material representing between 0.01 and 50% by weight of the sprayed liquid.
- the present invention therefore relates to a device and reuse thereof which may have the following different characteristics.
- the present invention therefore relates to a device (1) comprising a housing (2) fixed on a support (3), said housing (2) containing a liquid solution containing at least one active material in a reservoir (7), said solution being ejected through an ejection orifice (4), said tank (7) being equipped with an activatable diffusion mechanism (10) which communicates with an electronic circuit (10), powered by a battery (11), whose activation triggers a spraying of said active material, characterized in that the ejection orifice (4) is connected to a tubular conduit with a length of between 5 and 70 cm provided with at least one outlet orifice (5 ').
- the invention relates to said device, characterized in that the tubular conduit (5) has an internal diameter ranging from 0.2 to 5 mm.
- the invention also the previous device, characterized in that the tubular conduit (5) has an angle of curvature with respect to the base between 30 ° and 120 °.
- the invention relates to the previous device, characterized in that the tubular conduit contains an ejection nozzle with a diameter between 0.2mm and 2mm at its outlet (5 ’).
- the invention relates to the previous device, characterized in that the activatable diffusion mechanism (10) is a solenoid valve whose spray nozzle is offset and is fixed to the free end (5 ’) of the tubular conduit.
- the device according to the present invention is characterized in that the sound intensity generated by the ejection of the liquid through the tubular conduit (5) is less than 30 decibels.
- the device according to the present invention is characterized in that the electronic circuit (9) controls the actuation of the electromagnetic winding of the solenoid valve with a view to triggering the spraying.
- the device according to the present invention is characterized in that the tubular conduit (5) has an accordion structure over at least part of its length.
- the device according to the present invention is characterized in that the tubular conduit (5) has a plurality of perforations.
- the device according to the present invention is characterized in that the tubular conduit (5) has at least one branch.
- the device is characterized in that the active material is chosen from an insecticide, a repellant, an odoriferous agent, a cosmetic agent, an anti-itch agent, or mixtures thereof.
- the device is characterized in that the electronic circuit (9) makes it possible to remotely control the diffusion mechanism (10).
- Said device is characterized in that the remote control of the mechanism (10) is effected by means of a remote control, a radio system, or a wifi system.
- the present invention also relates to the use of the device described above to improve the spraying of active material and reduce the noise generated by the solenoid valve.
- the present invention also relates to the use of the device for spraying a repellant or an insecticide.
- the use of the device according to the present invention is characterized in that the active material is sprayed continuously or intermittently on the target.
- the use of the device allows the volume of sprayed liquid to be between 10 and 400 ⁇ L per jet in a time interval of 2 to 10 seconds, the amount of active material representing between 0.01 and 50% by weight sprayed liquid.
- Figure 1 perspective view from below of a device according to the invention, fixed on a collar.
- Figure 2 simplified schematic sectional view of the device along the axis / - / of Figure 1.
- Figure 3 schematic view of a dog carrying the device according to the invention.
- Figure 4 dog mannequin on which spray tests were carried out.
- FIG. 1 there is shown a device (1) consisting of a housing (2) fixed on a support (3) of the collar type intended to be carried by an animal. It can be seen on the underside (6) of the housing (2) that the ejection port (4), which is a spray nozzle, is connected to a polypropylene tube (5).
- the nozzle (4) of the solenoid valve is connected to the tube (5), open at one of its ends (5 ’), the length of which is adapted according to the size of the carrier animal.
- the tube (5) has a length of 8 cm for an internal diameter of 2.5 mm.
- the housing (2) houses a 4 mL reservoir (7), under pressure, containing a liquid containing an active material such as a repellant; a solenoid valve (10) fitted to said tank (7).
- the spray nozzle (4) is located at the free end of the male part of the base (8).
- the solenoid valve (10) communicates with an electronic circuit (9), itself electrically powered by a battery (11), mounted interchangeably. Provision may be made to fix the electronic circuit (9) on an appropriate fixing support (14).
- a push button (12) connected to the electronic circuit (9), can be provided on the upper part of the housing (2).
- the device according to the invention can be attached to a harness, the latter can be arranged around the hip or thorax of an animal.
- the latter can be arranged around the hip or thorax of an animal.
- Figure 4 five areas of the dog's body are shown on which strips of Joseph paper have been placed in order to assess the amount of repellant deposited on each of the areas.
- zone 1 corresponds to the abdomen, zones 2 and 3 to the lower parts of the two front legs and zones 4 and 5 to the lower parts of the two rear legs.
- the device is equipped with a solenoid valve with nozzle, and fixed on a collar worn by a dog.
- each actuation of the solenoid valve by the electronic circuit causes the ejection, by the nozzle, of a quantity of liquid containing a certain dose of active ingredient.
- the tubular conduit has a suitable length which allows the atomized active material to reach the lower parts of the body of an animal such as the belly or the legs.
- the actuation of the solenoid valve can be carried out either automatically (for example 2 to 5 sprays per day), or manually to cause the opening / closing of the nozzle.
- the programming can consist in determining the duration, the periodicity and the quantity of sprayed liquid.
- the time interval between two successive sprays can vary from 2 seconds to 5 minutes.
- Each spray can last between 0.5 seconds and 60 seconds.
- the volume of liquid ejected with each spray varies according to the duration of the spray, and can range from 10 m ⁇ to 200 pL.
- the electronic circuit may include sensors or probes and transmitters.
- an accelerometer can be provided which allows an alert signal to be sent in the event of excessive scratching, or vice versa in the event of prolonged immobilization, which could translate a symptomatic amorphous state following a viral infection for example.
- the electronic circuit includes a transmitter which communicates with a device of the remote control or cell phone type, the actuation of the solenoid valve can be triggered remotely.
- a person skilled in the art specialized in the field of electronic circuits will be able to determine the appropriate parameters and supports in order to configure the entire circuit as described by the description of the present invention.
- Example 1 Quantification of the distribution of a liquid containing a repellent on the lower parts of a dog.
- the liquid consists of an alcoholic solution containing 5% lavender essential oil and 90% absolute ethanol. Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene is used as the propellant.
- the tank is filled, under pressure, with all of the above compounds, to constitute the "repellant liquid”.
- a spray device known under the trade name HomePet ® (Model YD-4020). It consists of a housing inside which is housed a tank of pressurized liquid, equipped with a solenoid valve with nozzle. The housing is also provided with a liquid filling valve. HomePet ® is marketed with a remote control which allows spraying to be triggered voluntarily. This device is specifically designed to deter a dog from barking.
- Example 2 Tests to determine the influence of the length of the horn, the presence or absence of a remote nozzle, and the internal diameter of the latter on the noise emitted at each spraying.
- a sprayer device supplied by the company Shenzen Trainertec Electronic Co., Ltd (model SP13 Remote Spray Trainer). It consists of a housing inside which is housed a tank of pressurized liquid, equipped with a solenoid valve with nozzle. The housing also has a liquid filling valve.
- the SP13 Remote Spray Trainer is marketed with a remote control which allows spraying to be triggered voluntarily. Spraying is adjustable on two levels: Low (30-40 pL per spray) and High (70-80 pL per spray). This device is specifically designed to deter a dog from barking. This device is called V0.
- the device's reservoir is filled with the "repellant liquid”, then the box is fixed on a collar placed around the neck of the mannequin, the spray nozzle being directed downwards.
- the liquid consists of an alcoholic solution containing 5% lavender essential oil and 90% absolute ethanol. Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-l-ene is used as the propellant.
- the tank is filled, under pressure, with all of the above compounds, to constitute the "repellant liquid”.
- spraying is triggered via the remote control (High level).
- the sound intensity generated by each spraying is measured via a sound level meter (Brüel & Kj ⁇ r, model 2250-W) at a distance of 15 cm from the collar. We carry out a series of 6 sprays. The results are reported in Table 4.
- the device is modified (model SP 13 Remote Spray Trainer) by removing the original nozzle from its base and connecting, by interlocking, the base of the nozzle with a polypropylene tube 13 cm long with an internal diameter of 1 mm (supplied by Weisser Berg). The end of the hose is left free. The tube is then inserted into a metal sheath of the same length in order to be able to orient the jet (internal diameter 4 mm / external 8 mm supplied by the company Dongguan Xinguanghong Metal & Plastic Products Co., LTD). This device is called V2.
- This device is then modified as follows: on the V2 device, a spray nozzle with an internal diameter of 0.6 mm (device V3) or 1 mm (device V4) is attached to the end of the hose.
- the reservoirs of the devices V2, V3 and V4 are filled with "repellant liquid", then the boxes are fixed on collars arranged around the neck of mannequins, the spray nozzle being directed downwards. Once the devices are in place, spraying is triggered via the remote control (High position). The sound intensity generated by each spraying is measured via a sound level meter (Brüel & Kj ⁇ r, model 2250-W) at a distance of 15 cm from the collars. We carry out a series of 6 sprays. The results are reported in Table 5.
- the device is modified (model SP13 Remote Spray Trainer) by removing the original nozzle from its base and connecting, by interlocking, the base of the nozzle with a polypropylene tube 20 cm long with an internal diameter of 1 mm (supplied by the company Weisser Berg). The end of the hose is left free. The tube is then inserted into a metal sheath of the same length in order to be able to orient the jet (internal / external diameter 4/8 mm supplied by the company Dongguan Xinguanghong Metal & Plastic Products Co., LTD). This device is called V5.
- This device is then modified as follows: on the V5 device, a spray nozzle with an internal diameter of 0.6 mm (device V 6) or 1 mm (device V7) is attached to the end of the hose.
- the tanks of the devices V5, V6 and V7 are filled with "repellant liquid", then the boxes are fixed on collars arranged around the neck of mannequins, the spray tube being directed downwards.
- spraying is triggered via the remote control.
- the sound intensity generated by each spraying is measured via a sound level meter (Brüel & Kj ⁇ r, model 2250-W) about 15 cm from the collars. We carry out a series of 6 sprays. The results are reported in Table 6.
- Spraying devices VI, V2, V5, V6 and V7 are available, the tanks of which are filled with the "repellant liquid".
- the boxes are fixed on collars arranged around the neck of mannequins, the spray tube being directed downwards.
- the flexible metal sheath is tilted so as to target the ventral part of the mannequin on which is placed a strip of Joseph paper (25 g / m 2 ) of 15x9 cm.
- the tube is bent at 90 ° to two thirds of its length, ie substantially below the thorax.
- the length of the proboscis does not significantly affect the attenuation of noise if we compare Tables 2 and 3.
- a trumpet without a spray nozzle attenuates noise better than a trumpet modified with a nozzle (0.6 or 1 mm internal diameter).
- Noise reduction is less effective with a small diameter spray nozzle (0.6 mm).
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